A man has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place after reports of a someone wielding a machete on yesterday.
Gareth Weston, 33, of Lines Road in Droylsden, was arrested by armed police after a manhunt in Medlock Vale on Sunday evening.
He will appear before Tameside Magistrates’ Court on Thursday June 19, although a spokesperson for GMP couldn’t confirm whether Weston had been bailed or remanded.
Tameside youngsters to shine in prestigious Ballet production
In March, Holly Philburn, Margot Kennedy and Hope Warner, all from Tameside successfully earned places in the prestigious English Youth Ballet (EYB) production of Swan Lake, joining an elite cast of 97 dancers after highly competitive auditions.
Running 100 miles for The Christie
Inspirational Tameside athlete Richard Bradbury recently tackled his toughest challenge yet.
The Tour 2026 spotlight: The X-Trail 10k
Ahead of iconic local running event, The Tour 2026, we’re shining a light on all four individual races, starting with the curtain raiser – The X-Trail 10k.
Review: Waitress - A slice of perfect theatre pie!
For one week only, Waitress is bringing it’s 10-year anniversary tour to the Palace Theatre in Manchester. A show bringing sweet delights and a heartwarming success story that will keep smiling for weeks.
